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Bookmark or Share- What Are the Different Types of Prostheses? - Hackensack Meridian HealthProstheses replace missing body parts, helping to restore function and mobility—and they come in a variety of styles. Heikki Uustal, M.D., medical director of the prosthetic and orthotic team at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, shares more details below about the different types of prostheses.
- Prosthesis: Definition, Types & Living With Prosthetics - Cleveland ClinicWhat is a prosthesis? A prosthesis is an artificial replacement part for your body. It replaces a part that’s missing or no longer working as you need it to. That’s the broadest definition of a prosthesis: It includes external body parts, like limbs, as well as internal parts and devices, like a mechanical heart valve or joint replacement.
- Prosthesis - WikipediaIn medicine, a prosthesis (pl.: prostheses; from Ancient Greek: πρόσθεσις, romanized: prósthesis, lit. 'addition, application, attachment'), [1] or a prosthetic implant, [2][3] is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through physical trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth (congenital disorder).
- What You Should Know Before Getting a Prosthetic LegProsthetic legs, or prostheses, can help people with leg amputations get around more easily. They mimic the function and, sometimes, even the appearance of a real leg. Some people still need a cane, walker or crutches to walk with a prosthetic leg, while others can walk freely.
- Prosthetic Arm: What It Is, Who Needs It & How It's Used - Cleveland ClinicA prosthetic arm, or upper limb prosthesis, is an artificial replacement for your natural arm. It can replace part or all of your upper limb, from your hand, wrist and forearm to your elbow, upper arm and shoulder.
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